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Bob Ike's Free Horse Racing Picks

Bob Ike has covered the Southern California racing circuit for more than 25 years, where he has been the leading public handicapper at countless meetings. Ikes graded handicap selections have appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego Union-Tribune, Orange County Register and Pasadena Star-News.

Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Dec. 27

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Dec. 27

Santa Anita
3rd race--
#4 ICY RIDE (4-1) Only five horses go postward but my top choice is a generous price as he stretches out around two turns. Baffert sends out the morning line favorite but Garcia rides first call for this barn and he ends up on 'Ride, so let's gamble on him.

Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Dec. 26

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Dec. 26

Santa Anita
3rd race--
#7 AMANDA (3-1) Sophomore filly from Garcia barn stretched out around two turns and romped home by 11 lengths vs. weak maiden claimers. If she takes to turf, no reason she can't come right back vs. this modest starter allowance field.

Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Dec. 22

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Dec. 22

Hollywood Park
9th race--
Daily Double 4-8
Let's close out the final card in HP history with a Daily Double from PULPIT'S EXPRESS (9-5) to CALIFORNIA CHROME (3-1). Neither will be a big price but both look extremely formidable and should be very tough to deny in each of their races.

Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Dec. 21

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Dec. 21

Hollywood Park
2nd race--
#4 FIRE IN THE WIND (5-1) Grayson-trained gelding has been away since April but shows a solid work pattern and returns over a track he loves. He figures to make a clear lead in here and can wire these if he gets the 6 1/2 furlong distance.

Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Dec. 20

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Dec. 20

Hollywood Park
2nd race--
#7 STUNNING DRAMA (4-1) Barn having a tough-luck meet but comebacker from Canani barn should fire her best shot off the bench. Won career debut over this track last June, then was shipped across country to run poorly at Mountaineer. Her work pattern is outstanding, she's drawn well outside and catches a very suspicious favorite.